Marissa Meyer is an American author known for her young adult fantasy and science fiction novels. She gained widespread recognition for her Lunar Chronicles series, which includes popular titles like Cinder, Scarlet, and Winter. The series creatively reimagines classic fairy tales in a futuristic setting. In addition to the Lunar Chronicles, Meyer has written other books, such as Heartless, a retelling of the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland. She has a background in English literature and previously worked as a book editor before becoming a full-time writer.